Dear Kariraji / Sarbajit, The records computerized and networked as per section 4(1)(a), shall [ :) ] be uploaded on the internet after running those records through an anti virus scanner consisting of section 8,9,10 &11.
Sunil. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 2:52 AM, sarbajit roy <[email protected]>wrote: > > > 1) There is no dispute between what IC(SM) holds and what I have said. > A good babu always > takes care to limit his exposure and be able to flip 180 degrees plausibly. > > 2) The debate was conclusive (in my favour). > > Sarbajit > > > On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 9:31 AM, C K Jam > <[email protected]<rtiwanted%40yahoo.com>> > wrote: > > > > Mr. Sarbajit, > > > > A few days back there was a long (and inconclusive) debate on Sec 4(1)(a) > and who has "access" to computerised and networked records. > > > > You had mentioned that, that is only meant for access by PIO's and > Government servants with seniority and security clearance, etc. > > > > Well, IC SM does not think so: > > > > http://www.rti.india.gov.in/cic_decisions/SM-08042010-03.pdf : > > > > The objective behind Section 4(1)(a) of the Right to Information (RTI) > Act is to encourage public authorities to computerise their operations and > activities as much as possible so that the public can access any information > easily through internet; surely the intention is not to multiply paperwork > by photocopying reams of data even if it is available digitally. > > > > RTIwanted > > -- It is not always the same thing to be a good man and a good citizen - Aristotle
